Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtunds
Verb
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Mount predator baffles and guards to the pole or tree during installation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026 -
The continued controversy over the Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance baffles me.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Stash cushions indoors or in a waterproof deck box to help prevent mold, stains, and fading.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Its dense, ointment-like texture melts on contact, forming a protective seal that cushions fragile skin while locking in moisture.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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The common expectation is that loss dulls over time, that the sharp edges round off.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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To Prevent Dull Edges Chef's Knives A sharp chef's knife can make or break your dinner prep, and putting it in the dishwasher dulls the blade over time.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This helps create a barrier of warmer air that buffers the foliage against the cold.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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By night, the scene softens with storm lanterns lit by hotel staff, who also patrol the premises.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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The same goes for Linda, who softens at the recognition of her daughter's humanity, which is all too easy to overlook in times of crisis.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Light watering that only dampens the top layer of grass encourages weak root systems.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Recession risk dampens the confidence for big purchases, even if mortgage math improves.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In doing so, poetry modulates our neuroendocrine, neuroimmune, circulatory, and other systems to bring back healing.—
K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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While the Earth system is unfathomably complex, Mills has been able to reproduce the broad trajectory of our climate over the ages by turning just four knobs — each of which modulates the carbon dioxide budget.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The former is processed slowly and moderates blood sugar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Digital Services Act primarily moderates the content on online platforms to prioritize user safety, while the Digital Markets Act aims to prevent Big Tech companies from abusing their market dominance.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Obtunds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtunds. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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